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Wilkes Supported for Sheriff Amid City Faction Attacks
A letter railing against the rising faction in London urges the Livery to back Wilkes for sheriff. It accuses Townsend and a Parson of New Brentford of plotting to ruin Wilkes for personal gain and mocks their charges. The writer defends Wilkes and calls for independence against court schemes.
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Kirkman
Oliver
Wilkes
London
Horne
Townsend
New Brentford
Mr. Wilkes